2xSurgery - Pediatric Tucson Medical Center (AZ)
Updated 12/23/25
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Physician
Pediatric-Surgery
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Location:
Tucson, AZ
Tucson offers a vibrant desert lifestyle with stunning mountain views, rich cultural heritage, and year-round sunshine. The city provides excellent outdoor recreational opportunities while maintaining a thriving arts scene and diverse culinary experiences.
Facility:
This medical center is a well-established healthcare provider offering comprehensive pediatric surgical services with a dedicated 33-bed department. The facility maintains high standards of care with strong provider support and advanced surgical capabilities for pediatric patients.
Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - Pediatric
Job Details:
• Manage approximately 2 patient encounters per shift
• Provide specialized pediatric and neonatal surgical care
• Perform various laparoscopic procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Conduct head/neck surgery including thyroid procedures
• Perform chest wall/pleural procedures and breast surgery
• Complete GI endoscopy procedures (upper and lower, including sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy)
• Handle minor orthopedics and hand surgery cases
• Manage ventilation, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and PA catheter placement
• Perform vascular surgeries including thoracic and abdominal aneurysm repairs, arterial bypass, and AV shunt procedures
• Address specialized pediatric surgical needs including artesias (esophageal, intestinal, biliary), abdominal wall defects, diaphragmatic hernia, imperforate anus, and PDA ligation
• Must be board certified or board eligible with current AZ license
• Required certifications: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS, and laser certification
• Trauma experience preferred
• Fellowship trained (3 years) preferred
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 30 days
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Tucson, AZ
Tucson offers a vibrant desert lifestyle with stunning mountain views, rich cultural heritage, and year-round sunshine. The city provides excellent outdoor recreational opportunities while maintaining a thriving arts scene and diverse culinary experiences.
Facility:
This medical center is a well-established healthcare provider offering comprehensive pediatric surgical services with a dedicated 33-bed department. The facility maintains high standards of care with strong provider support and advanced surgical capabilities for pediatric patients.
Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - Pediatric
Job Details:
• Manage approximately 2 patient encounters per shift
• Provide specialized pediatric and neonatal surgical care
• Perform various laparoscopic procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Conduct head/neck surgery including thyroid procedures
• Perform chest wall/pleural procedures and breast surgery
• Complete GI endoscopy procedures (upper and lower, including sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy)
• Handle minor orthopedics and hand surgery cases
• Manage ventilation, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and PA catheter placement
• Perform vascular surgeries including thoracic and abdominal aneurysm repairs, arterial bypass, and AV shunt procedures
• Address specialized pediatric surgical needs including artesias (esophageal, intestinal, biliary), abdominal wall defects, diaphragmatic hernia, imperforate anus, and PDA ligation
• Must be board certified or board eligible with current AZ license
• Required certifications: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS, and laser certification
• Trauma experience preferred
• Fellowship trained (3 years) preferred
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 30 days
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service